Sedona is such a special place where there is so much to see and do. Sedona is partly popular for its vortices which are thought to be swirling centers of energy that are conducive to healing, meditation and self exploration. Many feel inspired recharged or uplifted after visiting a vortex (source). Whether you believe inContinue reading “24HRS IN SEDONA, ARIZONA”
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SAFELY DAY HIKING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND BACK (SOUTH RIM TO SOUTH RIM)
Since arriving back in Colorado a couple months ago from my month long stay in Arizona, it feels like life has been busy! Luke has been doing his summer farmers markets which go from Friday to Sunday each weekend and the hustle of those definitely squeeze our time to hike. I’ve still been able toContinue reading “SAFELY DAY HIKING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON AND BACK (SOUTH RIM TO SOUTH RIM)”
PHOENIX, AZ HIKES: SUNRISE ON PIESTEWA PEAK
In my previous post about trails I’ve enjoyed hiking in and around Phoenix I mentioned Piestewa Peak. Piestewa Peak (previously named Squaw Peak) is named after Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, a member of the Hopi Tribe in Arizona, who’s the first known Native American woman to die in combat in the US military andContinue reading “PHOENIX, AZ HIKES: SUNRISE ON PIESTEWA PEAK”
ALL THINGS HIKING IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX & TEMPE, ARIZONA
I’m in Tempe, Arizona from mid-April to mid-May and it is already close to 100 degrees in the afternoons here. I’ve learned very quickly that when hiking you must go very early. Most recommend being off the trails by 11am as it gets too hot but I would say even earlier- the sun is soContinue reading “ALL THINGS HIKING IN SCOTTSDALE, PHOENIX & TEMPE, ARIZONA”
PROS & CONS OF BOOKING LONG TERM RENTALS THROUGH AIRBNB
I made it to Arizona! It was a journey to get here. Not all my travel goes smoothly and my first week in Arizona was a prime example of that. I experienced: consistent 30-80mph winds during my drive from Sante Fe to Scottsdale, a flat tire, and an Airbnb with fruit flies, a backed upContinue reading “PROS & CONS OF BOOKING LONG TERM RENTALS THROUGH AIRBNB”
CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE
It has been about 10 months since I first started doing one month long Airbnb rentals to explore different states/cities. One of the main questions I get is how I choose my next location to explore so I’m going to take some time to dig into my thought process around that. There are a fewContinue reading “CHOOSING A NEXT VACATION OR ADVENTURE”
CELEBRATING GRANDMA JOYCE
Dedicated to my Grandma Joyce. One who has always led with love and shown unconditional kindness, joy, strength, grace, and integrity throughout her life. May we all strive to be more like you. We lost an integral part of our family last week, my Grandma Joyce, and over the weekend we celebrated her amazing, veryContinue reading “CELEBRATING GRANDMA JOYCE”
FEBRUARY IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
I can’t believe I’m already coming to the end of my month in Salt Lake City! The month goes by so fast but I also feel like I get to experience so much during my time. I chose Salt Lake based on the proximity to the mountains for skiing and hiking. I had my fingersContinue reading “FEBRUARY IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH”
MOVING FROM LIVING TO LIVING WELL
I think about death a lot. Not in a depressing or cynical way. It’s more of an acknowledgement that I know it’s a real possibility every day whether I want it to be or not. I don’t know if I’m trying to come to terms with the reality that we all die or if IContinue reading “MOVING FROM LIVING TO LIVING WELL”
THE TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO CRATER, AND THE SPECTACULAR SERENGETI
(Continued from Tanzania, Africa – Day 1) After we left the Sanctuary, we traveled to a more lush area of Tarangire National Park which had more water. By day 2, I was loving traveling through the National Parks, standing in the safari car and taking in all the animals and sites. Seeing animals free andContinue reading “THE TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO CRATER, AND THE SPECTACULAR SERENGETI”
Tales of My Trails 